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The teacher's sternness made the students pay attention.
The quality of being serious and strict in attitude or behavior.
His sternness kept the team focused during practice.
The coach's sternness was necessary for discipline.
She spoke with sternness to emphasize the importance of the rules.
sternness of voice
sternness in demeanor
sternness of expression
seriousness
severity
strictness
